Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

chicken enchilada soup in a round white bowl topped with shredded cheese and sliced avcoado.

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4.97 from 488 votes

Thick, creamy, and easy to make. Loaded with chicken and your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Low Fat

Servings:

Author: Rena

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Tbsp Butter or Ghee or avocado oil
1 Medium Onion diced
2 Celery Stalks sliced
1 Medium Carrot thinly sliced
1 Large Red Bell Pepper diced
2-3 Garlic Cloves chopped
1½ Tsp Ground Cumin
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Dried Oregano
15 oz Diced fire-roasted Tomatoes 1 can
¼ Cup Tomato Paste
4 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
14.5 oz Red Kidney Beans drain and rinsed, 1 can
14.5 oz Black Beans drain and rinsed, 1 can
1 Cup Fresh or Frozen Sweet Corn
2 Cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
1 Cup Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend for garnishing
Salt and pepper, to your taste

Instructions

Melt butter or ghee (add avocado oil if using) in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
Add onion, celery, carrots, bell pepper, garlic and cook until softens, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in seasonings, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until veggies are very tender.
Remove from heat and using a hand blender, blend the soup until smooth and creamy. Place the soup back over medium heat and add in beans, corn and shredded cooked chicken.
Stir to combine and boil for a couple of minutes, just to heat it all up.
Then pour into bowls and top with shredded cheese or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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Notes

Substitutes:

Fresh, frozen, or canned corn
Oil- avocado, olive oil, or vegetable oil
Try Shredded turkey, ground chicken, or ground turkey

Storage:

Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3-4 months.

Nutritional facts:

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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